As the (not so) crisp days of October roll in, Halloween decorations emerge, and the scent of pumpkin spice lattes drifts through the air, those vibes set the perfect backdrop for all things ...

Horror is in the eye of the beholder. What makes one person shudder might make another laugh, or simply lean in with curiosity. Whether truly terrifying or just deliciously macabre, this year’s batch ...

If you listen to KQED on the radio, you’re probably familiar with Rachael Myrow. She’s been on our airwaves for over a decade, reporting on everything from conferences for failed entrepreneurs to an ...

From 'Sinners' to 'Weapons,' each Dread Central staff member selects their favorite horror movie moment/scene from 2025.

The horror film genre is driven by sound as much as image. Anxiety thrives not in what we can see, but in what we can’t.

“Fruitvale Station” (which also marked Coogler’s first collaboration with star Michael B. Jordan) depicted the last 24 hours in the life of Oscar Grant III, a 22-year-old Black man who was killed in ...

Good horror terrifies you, but great horror makes you think...while you're terrified. Social commentary is often present in the horror genre, forcing us to take a long, hard look at ourselves and the ...

From 'Sinners' to 'Weapons,' horror movies reigned supreme in 2025. Some were instant classics and others were cult classics.